The next Ninja Gaiden will be for the Mobage social gaming platform. Tecmo Koei announced today Ninja Gaiden Clans, a social version of the acclaimed action franchise. Gameplay details have yet to be announced.

Ninja Gaiden Clans' Japanese name is "Hyaku-man-nin Ninja Gaiden," or "One Million Person Ninja Gaiden." Tecmo Koei has released other "Hyaku-man-nin" series games involving franchises such as Nobunaga's Ambition. In the case of Ninja Gaiden, the company says that it intends to give the game an international release.

Japanese service is set to begin this Summer on smartphones.

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